Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Mohammad Khairi Mokthar is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Dance Department of the Faculty of Creative Arts at Universiti Malaya. He obtains his doctoral studies at Universiti Malaya with a focus on ethnography, specifically on Terinai, a Malay Classical Dance of Perlis. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance Performance, with a major in contemporary dance, from Korea National University of Arts, Korea, where he was awarded a scholarship by the Korea Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
His dance journey began during his teenage years when he was exposed to Malay traditional dance. He pursued his tertiary dance education at the National Academy of Arts, Culture, and Heritage (ASWARA), Malaysia, where he received formal training in various dance forms, including Malay classical and folk dance, Chinese folk dance, ethnic dance, and Indian classical dance. He completed his Diploma in Dance in 2010 and his Bachelor of Dance (Performance) in 2013 at ASWARA. In 2013, he made his debut as an Indian classical dancer with a Bharatanatyam Arangetram.
He has also worked professionally, including as a principal dancer at ASK Dance Company and in England with the Shobana Jeyasingh Dance for the Classic Cut Tour in 2012 and 2013. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to dance, including Best Choreographer in Full-length Work at the 12th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Malaysia in 2015, 2nd prize in the Seoul International Dance Competition in 2015 and 2016, and being named one of the Top 10 New Generation Malaysian Cultural Dancers in 2017.
In addition to his performance work, Mohammad Khairi Mokthar has also served as a part-time lecturer and coach at various institutions, including Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) and ASWARA. He received The Shining Star Awards in 2019, organized by the Uniques Arts Culture and Heritage Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Malaysia. In 2019, he collaborated with choreographer Mavin Khoo and TFA Inner Space Dance Company for a performance titled "I am Ravana" at Sadler's Wells in London. He is recognized as an educator, choreographer, dancer, and scholar in the field of dance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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TERINAI DANCE, DANCE PERFORMANCE; CONTEMPORARY, BHARATANATYAM, MALAY DANCE, AND CHOREOGRAPHY.EDUCATOR, DANCE LECTURER, PERFORMER, CHOREOGRAPHER
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (Arts)Universiti Malaya (UM)
- MA, (Fine Arts)Kerea National University of Arts
- BA, (Arts)Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara)
- Dip.Arts, (Arts)Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Programme Coordinator05 May 2023 - 03 May 2025 (Department)
- Coordinator21 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
- Project Leader01 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
- PEMPAMER10 Jul 2021 - 10 Jul 2021 (National)
- Coordinator01 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
- Coordinator17 Feb 2020 - 03 Jul 2020 (University Malaya)
- Committee Member for International Symposium Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement26 Jul 2019 - 19 Nov 2019 (University Malaya)
- Supervisor03 Feb 2018 - 02 Feb 2019 (Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts)
MEMBERSHIPS
- WORLD DANCE ALLIANCE ASIA-PACIFIC, MEMBER2019 to 2020 (International)
- MYDANCE ALLIANCE , MEMBER2019 to 2020 (National)
- INNER SPACE DANCE COMPANY, FELLOW MEMBER2017 to 2019 (National)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2023 (University)
- THE SHINING STAR AWARDUnique Arts Culture and Heritage Foundation with the collaboration of Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia., 2019 (Community)
- 1ST RUNNER-UP ETHNIC DANCE DIVISION, THE 11TH AND 12TH SEOUL INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITIONSEOUL INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FOUNDATION, 2015 (International)
- Best Choreographer in Full-length Work in 12th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards MalaysiaKAKI SENI, 2015 (National)
- NRITYANJALITHE TEMPLE OF FINE ARTS INTERNATIONAL, 2013 (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar, Premalatha Thiagarajan. (2023). Konsep Semangat dalam Main Terinai Perlis Versi Pak Johan dan Pak Me. Tirai Panggung, Jurnal Seni Persembahan. 19, 1-21
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Thiagarajan P., Mokthar M.K. (2022). SELF-REHABILITATION THROUGH DANCE: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDY ON CANDY GIRLS BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR GROUP IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Kajian Malaysia. 40(1), 39-58. doi:10.21315/km2022.40.1.3
Other Publications
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2024). Urban Walking [Dance Choreography]. MyDance Alliance - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2024). Yes No. [Dance Choreography] KESUMA & UMa Dance Showcase 2024. Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2023). Same Time at 17:19. [Dance Choreography]. Satu Petang Persembahan On Site di Tapak Stesen KTM Kuala Lumpur. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2023). Tunduk. [Dance Choreography]. Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2022). Pandang [Dance Choreography]. Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer)., Xinying, N. (Choreographer). (2022). The 16th Hua Zhong Literature Awards Presentation Night. Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (2021). Fokus Sangat. 2020/2021 Semester 1 Kesuma & UMa Online Dance Showcase. Dance Department, Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar. (Choreographer). (2021). Zapin Takziah Malam Sepuluh [Theatre]. International Traditional Performing Arts Festival 2021; Universiti Malaya. - Creative/Art Work
- Mohammad Khairi Mokthar., Premalatha Thiagarajan. (2021) Pengkategorian Tarian Terinai sebagai tarian istana, tarian klasik dan tarian rakyat. Tirai Panggung Jurnal Seni Persembahan. 17, 117-140. - Original Writing
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2023 - 2024, Government AgencyKajian Terhadap Warisan Kebangsaan Orang Hidup (wakoh) Malaysia : Impak Di Luar Lingkungan Kemahiran ( Co-Researcher)
- 2022 - 2022, Government AgencyPractice As Research: Restorasi Terinai Perlis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2021 - 2022, Skim Bantuan Kebudayaan OS 42000Tarian Terinai Perlis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2021, GERAN PENYELIDIKAN FAKULTI (GPF) (UNIVERSITY MALAYA FACULTY RESEARCH GRANT)LEARNING TO READ THROUGH DANCE (LTRTD) PILOT PROGRAM ( Consultant)
- 2018 - 2018, RESEARCH UNIVERSITYDANCE MOVEMENT THERAPY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
- 2023 - 2023, Private FundingKoreografi Tari Dalam Teater Muzikal Tari Kanak-kanak Rimba Ledang ( Principal Investigator(PI))
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Pelestarian Seni Tari Dalam Kalangan Generasi Muda , Webinar Pelestarian Seni Tari Dalam Kalangan Generasi Muda , Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara Pulau Pinang (National) (21 Dec 2021 - 21 Dec 2021)
- Tarian Kollatam, Bengkel Tarian Kollatam , Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (Others) (18 Jan 2020 - 18 Jan 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Performing Terinai on the Proscenium Stage: Politics of Recovering Dance through Research, Radical Acts of Translation: Mobilizing Reciprocities across Bodily Arts, The Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) & Society of Dance History Scholars (SDHS) (International) (12 May 2023 - 12 May 2023)
PRESENTER
- INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: APPRECIATION MUSIC & DANCE IN MULTI-RACIAL SOCIETY IN MALAYSIA, 2020 Dongguan University of Technology International Course Program, Dongguan University of Technology  (International) (17 Jul 2020 - 28 Jul 2020)
OTHERS
- Online Short-term Student Mobility Program, Telcom University, Bandung. , Online Short-term Student Mobility Program, Telcom University, Bandung. , Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya (International) (17 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2020)
- Zapin Malaysia dan Tarian Kollattam, Bengkel Tari, Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (National) (06 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2019)
- Bharatanatyam, When Eye Speak, The American Conservatory Theater (ACT) (International) (20 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2019)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2024) Pemeriksa Jkp Sesi Akademik 2022/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Undergraduate Final Year Project 2022/2023 (Thesis & Dossier), University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2022) Panel Penilai Penilaian Tahun Akhir(Peta) 2022 Pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda dan Diploma Fakulti Tari, Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara), National, (External Examiner)
- (2022) Panel Pemurnian Akademik Bagi Program Diploma dan Ijazah Sarjana Muda, Fakulti Tari Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangasaan (Aswara) Tahun 2022, National, (External Examiner)
- (2021) Examiner Student Master (Andrew Igai Jamu - 17050970/1 | Rgk170002) - Hegemonizing The Ajat Indu in Sarawak, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Master of Dance - Creative Production, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Final Year Project - Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Final Year Project - Dossier & Creative Production, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2021) Candidature Defence - Engku Nor Zalifah Binti Engku Abdul Rased (17103125/2 (Rob190001)), University, (Internal Evaluator)
- (2020) Final Year Project 2020/2021, (Internal Examiner)
- (2019) Final Year Project , (Internal Examiner)
- (2019) External assessor for Arts education 2019. Code 63 - Arts Education - Dance Sekolah Seni Malaysia Johor and Sekolah Seni Malaysia Perak., (External Examiner)
- (2018) FINAL YEAR PROJECT DANCE DEPARTMENT CULTURAL CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (THESIS AND FINAL PROJECT) , (Internal Examiner)
- (2018) FINAL YEAR PROJECT DANCE DEPARTMENT CULTURAL CENTRE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (THESIS) , (Internal Examiner)
- (2017) SIJIL LATIHAN DUAL NASIONAL - TARI , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2020) Online Short-term Student Mobility Program, Telcom University, Bandung. , Faculty Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Malaya, International
- (2019) Dance Workshop, Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur , National
- (2018) Workshop at The Swan Festival of Lights, The Swan Festival of Lights and Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya, International
Contribution to event
- (2023) Panel Undergraduate Research Symposium (Ugrs) 2023, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Panel, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
- (2022) Bernama Seithigal - a Concert That Creates a Great Platform for Artistes - Nityataa Reimagined 28 & 29 October 2022, National, (Interview)
- (2022) Temu Bual - Selamat Pagi Malaysia, Khamis, 20 Oktober 2022, National, (Interview)
- (2022) Temu Bual Apa Khabar Malaysia Bernama 17 Oktober 2022, National, (Interview)
- (2022) 6th Hua Zong Literature Presentation Night, National, (Interview)
- (2022) Temu Bual - Selamat Pagi Malaysia Selasa, 18 Januari 2022, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
- (2023) Ahli Panel Jawatankuasa Tatatertib Pelajar, University, (Mentor)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
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(2021) IMAGE, EMOTION AND SOUND IN RELATION BETWEEN SPOKEN WORDS AND MOVEMENTS IN CHOREOGRAPHY, Tan Shioa Por
Under Graduate Students
- (2023) GRADUATION PERFORMANCE DOSSIER: THE EMBODIMENT OF AJAT INDU MENUA PAKAN AND THE CHOICE
- (2023) EXPLORING THE RENAMING OF ZAPIN PARIT SAKAI FROM ZAPIN MUAR
- (2023) DOSIR PERSEMBAHAN PENGIJAZAHAN: PENGAPLIKASIAN KONSEP IDEAL BODY, PERCEIVED BODY DAN DEMONSTRATIVE BODY DALAM KARYA TITIK MIN RILAUT DAN ARAGANG
- (2021) SELF-EXPRESSION AS A FORM OF COMMUNICATION IN DANCE PERFORMANCE
- (2020) SALSA KECERGASAN:PENINGKATAN KEYAKINAN DAN HARGA DIRI PELAJAR DI DANCE BLAZE ACADEMY
- (2020) PENCIPTAAN SEMULA TARIAN MAGUNATIP TIMUGON SEBAGAI TARIAN UNTUK PELANCONGAN
- (2020) PEMBENTUKAN ESTETIKA DALAM TUBUH BADAN MELALUI TARIAN JOGET GAMELAN TOPENG DAN TARIAN KONTEMPORARI BERELEMEN SILAT
- (2019) Tari Wek Jongan Kaum Selako, Sarawak
- (2019) Sense of Motion Dalam Tari Kontemporari
- (2019) MASKULINITI SILAT DALAM PERSEMBAHAN TARI KONTEMPORARI UNTUK PENARI WANITA
- (2019) IDENTITI BUDAYA DALAM CANTING DAN GENDER STEREOTYPE DALAM PEMAKAIAN KAIN BATIK
- (2019) Appropriasi Tarian Boria di Pulau Pinang
- (2018) Pemeliharaan dan Apropriasi Persembahan Barongan Reyog Ponorogo di Johor: kajian Kampung Parit Bugis, Muar.
- (2018) Emaskuliniti Bentuk Serta Gaya Persembahan Dalam Tari Dabus di Negeri Perak
- (2017) Sejarah dan Perkembangan Tarian Paraiatam Dalam Budaya Masyarakat Tamil Malaysia: Kajian di Negeri selangor.
TEACHING
Bachelor
- (2023) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2023) GDR0010 - Dance in The World
- (2023) RIC2010 - Dancers Conditioning
- (2023) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2023) RIC2012 - Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2023) GIR1003 - Introduction Malay Folk Dance
- (2023) RIC2021 - Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2023) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2023) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
- (2023) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2022) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2022) GDR0010 - Dance in The World
- (2022) RIC2010 - Dancers Conditioning
- (2022) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2022) RIC2012 - Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2022) RIC2021 - Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2022) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2022) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
- (2022) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2021) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2021) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2021) RIC2012 - Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2021) RIC2021 - Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2021) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2021) RTEA2372 - Silat Dance
- (2021) GIG1005 - Social Engagement
- (2021) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2021) Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2021) Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2021) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2021) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2021) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2021) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2020) RIC1012 - Uma Ensemble Ii
- (2020) RIC2004 - Bachelor/First Degree
- (2020) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2020) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2020) RIC2012 - Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2020) RIC2012 - Indian Classical Dance - Bharata Natyam
- (2020) RIC2018 - Uma Ensemble Iv
- (2020) RIC2019 - Composition and Improvisation
- (2020) RIC2021 - Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2020) RIC2021 - Bachelor/First Degree
- (2020) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2020) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2020) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2020) RTEA2372 - Silat Dance
- (2019) RIC1001 - World Dance Culture
- (2019) RIC1009 - Malay Classical Dance Ii
- (2019) RIC1012 - Uma Ensemble Ii
- (2019) RIC2006 - Dance Technique Ii
- (2019) RIC2017 - Kesuma Ensemble Iv
- (2019) RIC2018 - Uma Ensemble Iv
- (2019) RIC2019 - Composition and Improvisation
- (2019) RIC2021 - Malay Dance of Nusantara
- (2019) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2019) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2019) RIC3006 - Kesuma Ensemble VI
- (2018) RIC1008 - Dance Technique 1
- (2018) RIC1012 - Uma Ensemble Ii
- (2018) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble III
- (2018) RIC2004 - Uma Ensemble Iv
- (2018) RIC2017 - Kesuma Ensemble Iv
- (2018) RIC2017 - Kesuma Ensemble Iv
- (2018) RIC2025 - Dance Technique III
- (2018) RIC2027 - Martial Arts in Dance
- (2018) RIC3004 - Choreography I
- (2018) RTEQ2271 - Kesuma Ensemble Iv
- (2018) RTEQ3271 - Kesuma Ensemble VI
Others
- (2018) ADP 1082 - Tari Klasik India
PATENT/IPR
- Online Teaching Modules - Program Tradisi dan Irama Seni TariCOPYRIGHT
- HARDCOPYRIGHT
- Stay At HomeCOPYRIGHT
- HardCopyright (National)
- Dance at HomeCopyright (National)
- CODE!Copyright (National)
- HenjutCopyright (National)
- Rampai Sari Tari Malaysia 2019Copyright (National)
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- The Jury for Indian Folk Dance in Festival Seni Universiti Malaya 2023 (Feseni'23), (24 May 2023 - 24 May 2023) (National)
- Choreographer for Theatre "Takziah Malam Sepuluh" in The "International Traditional Performing Arts Festival 2021"., (10 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2021) (International)
- Juri Pertandingan Tarian Kreasi Dalam Talian Tahun 2021, (06 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2021) (National)
- Online Short-Term Student Mobility Program, Telcom University, Bandung., (17 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2020)
- Dance Synergy a Global Danceathon Celebrating Diversity, (23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2020)
- In Transit An Evening of Contemporary Dance, (06 Mar 2020 - 07 Aug 2020)
- Kesuma & Uma Dance Showcase 2019, (12 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2019)
- Invitation to Perform At Darbar Festival At Sadler''S Well, London, United Kingdom., (25 Nov 2019 - 25 Nov 2019)
- International Symposium On Arts, Culture & Community Engagement, (18 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2019)
- Jemputan Ke Festival Tari Antarabangsa 2019, Aswara, (16 Oct 2019 - 16 Oct 2019)
- World Ethnic Dance Institute (Wedi) Korea., (06 Sep 2019 - 09 Sep 2019)
- Judge for Pesta Ko-Kurikulum Universiti Malaya, (05 May 2019 - 28 Apr 2019)
- Academic Panel for New Dance Program At Sunway University, (04 May 2019 - 28 May 2019)
- International Dance Day Dance Department, Cultural Centre, University of Malaya (Choreographer, Lecturer, Designer), (29 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 2019)
- Sekolah Seni Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, (06 Apr 2019 - 06 Apr 2019)
- Invitation to Perform At The 2019 "When Eyes Speak" Festival in San Francisco United State of America, (20 Mar 2019 - 24 Mar 2019)
- Judge for Festival Seni Universiti Malaya 2019, (18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2019)
- Rampai Sari Tari Malaysia by Dance Department Culture Centre University of Malaya, (14 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2019)
- Jemputan Untuk Persembahan Tari Daripada Pelatih Pdk Sri Sentosa Untuk Majlis Toyota Classic 2018 Universiti Malaya, (04 Mar 2019 - 04 Mar 2019)
- Improvisation Performance Called "Sound Dance", (16 Feb 2019 - 16 Feb 2019)
- Dancing in Place At Rimbun Dahan. Choreographed a Piece Called Henjut and Dance by Dance Department Students., (26 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2019)
- Conversation in Swan Festival of Lights Perth, Australia, (30 Nov 2018 - 01 Dec 2018)
- "Sum" Collaboration Work With Inner Space Dance Company, (16 Nov 2018 - 17 Dec 2018)
- Dancing in Place Urbanscapes, (03 Nov 2018 - 04 Nov 2018)
- Rampai Sari Tari Malaysia 2018 by Dance Department Culture Centre University of Malaya, (26 Oct 2018 - 27 Oct 2018)
- Ilham :Inspiration . Dance Performance, (21 Jul 2018 - 22 Jul 2018)
- Dance in Asia 2018, Taipei, Taiwan, (16 May 2018 - 21 May 2018)
- 2018’ 32nd Korean Dance Festival, (28 Apr 2018 - 01 May 2018)
- Inaugural Event of The Swami Sivananda Festival of Music 2018, (05 Apr 2018 - 09 Apr 2018)
- Pemeriksa Luar Sistem Latihan Dual Nasional, Aswara. Department of Skills Development (Dsd), Malaysia, (12 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2018)
- Soorya India Festival 2018 Cansurvivetm Foundation, (11 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2018)